US Bridges

SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · SE Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100800

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,985 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 5th Ave.
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationSE Moultrie
RouteCity Street 3406
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17419, -83.77216
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2024)
Projected traffic11,985 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SE 5th Ave. over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.